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Biscuit vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Merlot different?

  • Biscuit is higher than Merlot in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Merlot.
  • Biscuit contains 145 times more Sodium than Merlot. Biscuit contains 580mg of Sodium, while Merlot contains 4mg.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Biscuit
Biscuit
8
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +2837.5%
Contains more Iron +530.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +613%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +645.5%
Contains more Manganese +186.4%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Potassium - 127
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2837.5%
Contains more Iron +530.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +613%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +645.5%
Contains more Manganese +186.4%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Potassium - 127

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Biscuit
Biscuit
8
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +850%
Contains more Folate +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Merlot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +850%
Contains more Folate +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +9900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1676.9%
Contains more Water +199.6%
Contains more Other +238.4%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +9900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1676.9%
Contains more Water +199.6%
Contains more Other +238.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Merlot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 2.51g Biscuit
Protein 7g 0.07g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 2.51g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 83kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 8mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.46mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 23mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 580mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.54mg 0.14mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.011mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 0.2µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.005mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.031mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.224mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 61µg 1µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 4.324g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Merlot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Biscuit
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.